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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
Cherry Run Items.

The hardest rains of this season
passed over this vicinity yesterday
morning between two and three
O'Clock, doing some damage to corn
fields. The fruit crop is very short in
this vicinity. The wheat is straw
fallen, badly eaten up by the fly. Corn
is very short and stands bad on some
fields on account of hard rain and cut
worm.
Mr.. James Manford raised his large
bank barn last Tuesday; he had some
forty hands. Mr.. George Walburn is
the boss builder; everything went off
nicely.
We are credibly informed that one
of Berkeley County's citizens went to
Sleepy Creek, Morgan County, on
business, but did not stop there but
went across the river to Millston, and
when he came back he had on too
much how come you so and he began
to abuse some gentleman from near
Sleepy Creek, when they got into
knocks, the Berkeley man got his face
terribly beaten up, only for the time
ly assistance of bystander who grab
ued the drunken mans arm what he
was about to shoot the man. When a
sad affair it might have made; many
such cases occur and even worse,
which show the evils that are brought
about by the use of that miserable
demon, rum. We hope that the peo-
pie of w. Va. will have their eyes
opened by the time when the voters
shall say Rum or no Rum.
Cherry Run, June 3rd, 1887.
Srruoc,rIrrrl
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

The indications from Southwest
Virginia furnished by the recent
elections are not all encouraging for
the Democrats, as will be seen from
the following: Porterfield, of Giles,
Heermans, of Montgomery, Gleaves,
of Wythe, Dickerson, Of Smythe,
Harman, of Tazewell, Summers, of
Washington, and Hansborough, of
Roanoke, all Republicans, have been
elected Commonwealth attorney
for their respective counties.
The Republicans of Shenandoah
elected the Clerk of the County
Court, the Sheriff, and the three COM
missioners OF revenue. The DEM
ocrats elected Commemorative At
torney, Circuit Clerk and Treasurer.
The Republicans succeeded in cleo
ting five out of the eight county
officers, and but for the confusion in
the Republican ranks would have
secured the offices to which Demo.
Gratis were elected. Shenandoah
may be counted safe for the Repub-
licans.
The Republicans elected the
Wythe county Treasurer, Sheriff,
CONFERENCE.-The Attorney, Com.
missioners of the Revenue, and four
out of the five supervisors. A num-
Der Of smaller Offices were also filed
by Republicans. The old Demo.
cratic clerk was reelected, who has
served for over twenty years, and is
an .estimable gentleman and good
officer, on personal grounds. The
election Of Mr.. Gleaves, Common
wealth's Attorney, was particularly
pleasing to Us, after his manly utter
ances before the election announcing
q change in his political sentiments.
We are always ready to endorse
and support those who manifest
such clear convictions as the
grounds of their political action
Valley Vi,ytaian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

WHEELING, w. Va, June o.
The almost continuous heavy storms
OF the past ten days have done con-
siderable damage throughout the
state and contiguous territory. Ohio
railroad travel has been interrupted,
bridges washed away, livestock
drowned, crops ruined and valuable
lumber carried off. No through
trains have run on the Ohio river
road south of this city since Mon
day, and to night three or four pass
enger trains are blocked at Sisters.
vile. At New MartinsvilIe, this
afternoon, the Methodist church was
struck by lightning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Court of the Nation and put in their
place the bone and sinew of the
land! Easy said! But hard to do (!
Results: Difficult to determine.
The body of the common people
is the great Mother of country
natural, with the feelings and sym
pathies that soothe, comfort, cherish
and direct the domestic affairs of
the country's vast family of children.
Governments, statesmen, politicians,
and leaders of every kind, as a body,
is the Observation-Disclosures,
who IL absorbed in the contempla.
ton of momentous questions that
concern the nations household. The
impulses that sway people as in
dividuals must be subdued aud
regulated by the great Mothers
watchful efforts. Each has an i'm.
portant duty to perform, and when
we see this National Fatherhood
forgetful of the care and interest,
not to say devotion, it should have
towards dependent membership,
down TO the servants and strangers
at its board, it is but right that the
Mother,-the people, should re-
double her efforts to preserve order
and good management within the
HOME of the populace and the birth.
right of generations.
To do this the people should be
on better terms with each other
know each others wants and de-
sires and though some be farmers,
others day.laborers, mechanics OF
tradesmen,-their general interest
and welfare are the same. In united
efforts there is strength and purpose,
against evils within and without
in knowledge Of each others situa
ton there is power for improvement
and betterment; and IN combined
action there is influence against the
encroachments of capital and cor
porations and the corruptions of leg
islation land most necessary of all
coanteractiom against the mis-used
privileges and much.abused rights
of the unworthy element in every
midst,-the idle and discontented,-
the bad and worthless, so easily and
widely controlled by an idle political
promise, beck of wealth or fashion
a paltry dollar or cursed drink-so
easily and widely controlled to the
defeat and destruction of the good
and deserving in mankind.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
CoMMssIoNER's OFFcE,

COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
Martinsburg, May eth, 1887. J
To George A. Chrisman, administrator Of
Abraham q. Vanmeter, decd. and
Scott Vanmeter and Mary Z. Van
meter his wife,-plaintiffs; against
Abraham B. Vanmeter, Eliza Jane
Vanmeter, Jacob N. Vanmeter and
Susan Vanmeter his wife, Barney 9.
Vanmeter and Sallie Vanmeter hls
wife, John B. Stanley and Martha ID.
Stanley his wife, John w. Ernest
and Mary E. Ernest his wife, Addi'
son Engle and Eliza J. Engle his
wife, Sarah A. Price and 2. T. Grove
defendants.
You are hereby notified that have fixed
upon the I'd day Of July, 1887, at my
office: LIST, To audit the debts
against the estate of A. G. Vanmeter'
deceased, stating what debts, If any
arc liens on said decedent's estate,
with their respective priorities I'd.
To state and settle the account oil
George A. Chrisman as administra-
tor of said estate, together with any
other matter deemed pertinent OF
may be specially required 70 DC
stated by any party interested there.
in required to be taken by decree
of Berkeley Circuit Court rendered
on the 18th day of May, 1887, in a sni1
in chancery depending in said CouTt,
in which you are parties, plaintins
and defendants; at which time ana
place you are required to attend
Given under my hand as Commissioned
In Chancery of the said Court, the day
and year first aforesaid.
At ]. T. PICKING, Con-.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Frederick Hermen, the religious
fanatic, who murdered his child, tried
to kill his wife, and then cut his own
throat last Monday, died at Pitts
burg.
The British bark Hamburg sunk
the British steamer Tern in the
English Channel. The captain and
four seamen of the steamer were
drowned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

LEET0WN NEWS.

The eighth and last month of the
Wright's School closed with an en-
rollment of "a. Average daily atten-
dance 10. Those present every day
during the month were, Emma Rams.
burg, Samuel Price, Marshal RAMS
burg, Willie Lee Creamer, and Chas.
Henry.
Being tired with single blessedness,
William Fulk and Mamie Entler of
Shepherdstown were united in the
holy bonds Of matrimony, at the Par
sonage in Charlestown, by w. G. Egg
gleston May 3lst, 1887.
Rev. E. P. Robertson of Martins.
burg will preach in the Baptist Church
at Leetown next Sunday the 18th, at
3p. m.
The ice cream and strawberry festi-
val at Mt. Zion last Saturday night
was well attended and literally pat
ronized. Proceeds $25.
Children's Day in the M. e. Church
S. at Middleway next Sunday at 1890
a. m. Services to be conducted by Rev.
]. P. Stump.
Mrs. DIR. Nelson of Middleway died
at her home June the I'd at an advanc-
ed age.
Miss Fannie Brown, of Browns X,
is visiting Miss HANNA Rutherford
of our burg.
Two more professional men have
sprung up in our community whose
titles by virtue of their professions
are A. M. & M. ID. So it is no longer
John E. johnson and VIM. Ramsburg,
but Doctors johnson & Ramsburg.
These two gentlemen attended the
horse lecture in Martinsburg last Sat
urday and bought the Prof,s book; so
they are now prepared, if necessary,
to add fifth limb to horse and sup
ply mulley cow with horns.
June s, 1887. K.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
TUscARoRA JoTs BY "W."

Being in this part of the county at
present / thought, perhaps, news
from Bunker Hill would this week be
scarce and would give you a few notes
from here, where or what, / don't
know. 1t might be termed "Tusca-
rora's source,n I will say, or rather
betWixt or between, anything suits
me as to a name. 6 feel like going
to the country one says.n Well,
Bunker Hill is country enough to be
sure, but it's a village. Here it's
country sure enough, but no place
like it for quietude and rest. Some
one said not long since, You need
rest, why don't you go to some quiet
place and stay long enough to rest
yourself. / was somewhat surprised
and asked him what had been doing
that / should take rest in such way.
He said, " my child, you need it; your
mouth and all that constitutes the
talking machine" He had just come
home from an expedition of that kind
and knew it was beneficial I suppose.
So / am trying the experiment this
week lounging along the quiet Tusca-
rora. It has been rain, rain, and
dreary out, but the season for grain is
good. The corn is looking well and
vegetation excellent in most places.
The children's meeting at Arden
Sunday, was success financially. 1t
was conducted by Rev. j. P. Stump
in a plain, earnest manner, and was
thoroughly enjoyed by his hearers.
The amount realized, $3.50. In his
discourse he said, "the Lord loveth a
cheerful giver." Being near at hand
I heard the following between a
couple of young gentlemen from
Gerardstown: Mr.. Stump said. First
Y. M. Well, no one loves a cheerful
giver better than /. Second Y. M.
You ought to throw in a whole hand
full then, Glenn. First Y. M. Oh,
you must be crazy; then the rest was
said in a low, quick way that seemed
to me he wanted to but couldn't say
kisses" It's amusing for young
ladies to hear some, but when the
minister catches on it's somewhat
better. Ha! Ha! young men, people
guess your thoughts these days.
So don't talk in church; the minister
breaches and listens too. "Bless the
cheerful giver,n Glenn.
Messrs. Ashby Sherrard, Ned Camp
bell, Harry Baker and Will Tabb, Of
Gerardstown, were rusticating in the
suburbs of Arden Sunday. They call
themselves "The Four" and guess
they must have thought they were
nearing the Four Locks" or what
ever it is. AS they looked captivat-
ing. 1 don't know which place they
mean as substitute.
Mrs. j. Stuckey, of Ohio, and Miss
Jennie Bishop, Of Jones Spring, spent
some days with friends here during
the past week.
Miss Ida Pitzer is the guest of Mrs.
j. w. Pitzer, in your place.
Mr.. Harvey Cushwa and family
paid flying visit to Mr.. Smith
Stuckey and wife, Sunday.
There will be meeting at Pitzer's
Chapel Sunday, June 18th, held in
the woods by their pastor, Rev. J. d.
Gray. 1t will continue during the
day. If the weather is favorable nc
doubt large crowd will be present.
There will be service in Christ P.
E. Church, Bunker Hill, Sunday
night at O'Clock, P. M, by the rec.
tor, Rev. j. S. Gibson. w.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Hon. G. j. Faulkner has received
from the Governor his credentials,
or certificate of the Legislatures
proceedings in his election to the U.
s. Senate. Meanwhile Lucas is
firing Jeffersonian presidents
into the enemy's camp, and differ
ent papers in the State are taking
sides and predicting a cry of
" fraud" in the event of the Senate
acting more upon party grounds
than upon the law and the constitu-
ton. An hundred years from now
people can read all about it in the
congressionable records but it's not
likely that they will unless the West
Va. Democrats hunt it up as a proceed.
ent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
JONES SPRING.

Plenty of rain. News scarce.
A cyclone passed over the farms of
Chas. and M. Stuckey. last Wednes-
day night. Considerable damage was
done to trees and fencing; such a
storm was never known in Back Creek.
1t was only streak and no buildings
In its way.
Rev. Thomas is repairing his house,
and when finished it will be a great
improvement.
Rev. Holt, missionary among the
Indians delivered an interesting lee.
ture on Indian Life last night, for the
benefit of the Missionary cause. He
is an able speaker; glad to hear him
again.
G. III. Stuckey has full bronze
turkey, regular layer, and he will
supply eggs to those wishing set
ting. JuneS. JIMMY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

The past month has been one OF
terrible suicidal tragedies, every
days's paper recording one or more
in different sections of the country.
Demented lovers are most uumer-
GUS, and the deadly weapon in their
hands generally does double work.
Social guilt and jealousy lead to the
end Of existence in many>cases.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Mr.. Thomas Ahern left for Kansas
City, MO-, Wednesday, to try change
of climate for his health. He was
employed in the B. & o. shops until
he took sick. Everything was done
for him that possibly could be done,
but it was impossible for him to con-
tinue work, and the doctors advised
his being sent away. His brother,
Joseph E. Ahern, has suffered anxiety
about his health, and left nothing
undone that fraternal affection could
suggest for his comfort and recovery.
We hope change of air may restore
his health. He is afflicted with some
malarial disease.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
DISSOLUTION NOTICE 4!

The firm Of Clary G. Kitchen, doing
business at Tomahawk, Berkeley Co,
w. Va, has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent. All parties indebted to
said firm are hereby notified 10 call and
make settlement at once, with Joseph
II. Kitchen. ]. b. CLARY.
May 23d, 1887. j. II. KITCHEN.
The business will be conducted here.
after at the same place by Joseph u.
Kitchen. Thanking the public for past
patronage hope by fair dealing 10
merit a continuation Of the same.
JOSEPH III KITCHEN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
THE STATE OF THE COUNTRY.

journals of the West, indicates a
general depression of trade in all
sections of the country. There is
want of confidence more than want
of business. No one can tell how
things will turn out. Legislation
the great power which turns the
wheel of commerce, is not in the
hands of a united party, and bust
ness men fear "changes" which nc
one can foretell. The labor world
is in consequence greatly disturbed
and dissatisfied. All things will
adjust themselves in time, if extremes
on all sides are avoided and the
best made out of the worst situation
while it lasts:
The condition of the business
affairs of the United States is at
present OF an extraordinary charac
ter, for, whilst there are appear.
ance in every direction ofprosperity,
the great body of the business men,
the merchants, master mechanics
and manufacturers, as we'll as
other classes who live on the EN-.
ployment of their capital combined
with their labor, complain of the
times, and are transacting their bust.
ness upon the narrOwest margin,
seeming to have a dread of ventur.
ing far from shore. They seem to
dread of danger ahead, and know
not what is in the future for them /;
consequently, some are barely max.
ing living, whilst many are really
conducting their affairs by the i'm.
pairment of their capital, or on what
credit they may still have left.
The whole country, all classes and
parties, are and have been calling
for reduction of the surplus rev.
enue of the government; and, not.
outstanding there were statesmen
in the last House OF Representatives
who were prepared to present plans
for its reduction, by technical rule
of that body-made for wise pur.
poses, to prevent maladministration
by demagogues-the privilege was
seized upon by Mr.. Carlisle, the
speaker of the House, with the CON-
blnation of the chairman of the Com
mittee on Ways and Means-Mr.
Morrison--and one or two others of
his committee, to prevent any legis.
latiOn for the reduction of the tariff
or the revenue from internal taxes,
unless such measure should be in.
troduced by these gentlemen, one of
whom had been discarded by his
constituents at the last fall's election
for his hand in the Horizontal bill,
which he had the previous year
presented, and which had been de-
feated by portion of his own party,
combined with the solid body of the
opposition party. 1t was given out
and understood last session that no
member should be recognized by the
Speaker if it was understood that he
had any bill to present on the reven.
ne question, unless it was approved
by Mr.. Carlisle and Mr.. Morrison,
whilst these gentlemen did not at.
tempt to put any measure before the
House, to be acted upon by the
whole body of the representatives of
the people. The consequence has
been that, instead of the surplus
being reduced, the amount for this
year will be increased thirty or forty
millions Of dollars over that of last
year. This action of the Speaker is
one of the most arbitrary and ill.
advised, we believe, in the history
of the legislation of this or any other
country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
Excitement in Taxas

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the re-
recovery of Mr.. J. Z. Corlev.
who was 80 helpless he could not turn
In bed, or raise his head everybody said
he was dying of Consumption. A trial
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery was
sent in. Finding relief, he bought a
large bottle and box of DIR. Kings New
Life Pills; by the time he had taken two
boxes OF Pills and two bottles Of the Dis
covery, ne was well and had gained
in flesh thirty-six pounds. Trial bottles
o. THIS Great Discovery for Consumption
free at z. c. Williams Jr., & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

PARKERsBURG, W. VA, June s.
Miss Cora Collins, aged nineteen,
was instantly killed at Limestone
hill, this county, By tree falling on
her. She and her widowed mother.
Mrs. Martha Collins, supported
themselves by working in the fields
and dong such work ais men usually
DO. Cora was cutting down a small
tree when it fell on her, killing her
instantly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. d. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifies Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of Rheumatism of 10 years standing
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville,
Ohio, affirms s. The best selling medi.
cine have ever handled in my 20 years
experience, is Electric Bitters." Thous-
ands Of other have added their testi-
mony, SO that the verdict is unanimous
that Electric Bitters do cure all Diseases
Of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only a
half dollar bottle at E. G. Williams Jr.,
q pro
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

While MRS. McElroy and her daugh-
ter, mrs. Thomas Turner, were out
driving Saturday evening, the horse
became frightened and backed the
buggy upon stone pile, throwing
both out. Fortunately, with no seri-
Gus results.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

The Russian and French ambas.
sailors at CoDstantinople have pro.
tested against the ratification of the
Ahglo-Turkish treaty. Russia &C.
cuses England of bribery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the creditors of abraham G.. Van"'s-
ter, deceased: -.
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court Of the County Of Berkeley. mace
in cause therein pending, tosubJecS inc
real estate of the said Abraham G. van.
meter to the payment of his debts; you
are required to present your clains
against the said Abraham G.. Vanmetei
for adjudication to John 7. Picking;
Commissioner, at his Office in the sa,u
county, on or before the I'd day OF july
1887.
Witness, s. II. Martin, Clerk OF saiu
Court, this 21st day of May, 1887. :
May Dist, 1887. ct 8. Fl. MARTIN, CieiA'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

The regular monthly meeting ofthe
Directors of the Y. NJ. G. A. will be
held in the rooms next Monday even
ing at O'Clock. Please be present if
such thing is possible, also, be
prompt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

The death of ex-Vice President
Wheeler leaves Hannibal Hamlin
the only living ex-vice president
elected by the people. He will be
seventy eight years ofage in August,
and he was elected twenty seven
years ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

j. j. Keller, of Wardensville, w.
Va, one OF the proprietors of the
Capon Iron Works, died suddenly
of apoplexy at the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad depot in Winchester,
Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

NOTICE TO w. VA. WHEELMEN.-
All members of the w. Va. w. are
requested to meet at the st. Clair Ho-
tel on Sunday, June 18th, at or before
4 P. NJ. to start for the Hagerstown
meet. All owners of wheels or
wheelers not members of the club are
cordially invited to join in the run.
A. L. MARTIN, Captain.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Thirty delegates, representing
iron and steel workers IN various
parts of the country, met in Harris
burg, Pa, Saturday, 10 form a
national trades district, which will
be an auxiliary to the Knights of
Labor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

The Lutheran Church will be closed
tomorrow the 18th except for Sunday
school at $3.50. The pastor will be
absent at Woodstock, Va, participa-
ting in the dedicatory services of the
new Lutheran Church OF that place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

The loss OF seven hundred and
thirty lives on the steamer Sir John
Lawrence, which was wrecked off
the coast of India, is the most ex.
tensive calamity of the year. One
can readily imagine what terrible
scene it must have been.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

The evictions at Bodyke continue,
amid great excitement. Collisions
have occurred between the people
and the police, and but for the in
terposition of Michael Davitt there
would have been bloodshed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Henry Muer's boat was caught in
a whirlwind at the mouth of the
Wabash river, Shawneetown. ILL.,,
and James Smith, aged nineteen,
and two children were drowned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Y. NJ.
G. A. are preparing to have a dinner
at the Market House on July 4th and
everybody will do all they can to
make 1t a success.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

The dwelling of A. Brown was
burned Wednesday at Bedford, Ont.
-Four small children, all under ten
years of age, persisted in the flames.
The parents with a baby, barely
escaped with their lives.